re·sis·tant
ri-ˈzi-stənt 
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
wrinkle-resistant clothes
a drug-resistant strain of virus
Examples of resistant in a Sentence
Adjective
These plants are resistant to cold temperatures.
He became resistant to the medication.
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Vera Bergengruen/buenos Aires, TIME, 23 May 2024
Unlike steel, though, aluminum is naturally resistant to corrosion and does not rust.
—Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024
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Adjective
Probably, the most resistant measure is the latter because politicians don't want to stop stealing.
—Vera Bergengruen/buenos Aires, TIME, 23 May 2024
Unlike steel, though, aluminum is naturally resistant to corrosion and does not rust.
—Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resistant. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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resistant
adjective
re·sis·tant
variants
also resistent
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
a drug-resistant strain of virus
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